The No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2016 (ESPN 60), Jayson Tatum, is fresh off his official visit to Duke where he and his parents -- father Justin and mother Brandi -- took in the Blue Devils' 73-54 win over Syracuse on Saturday.

The five-star small forward is silky smooth, highly-skilled and athletic. Tatum is a high-character young man off the court and a matchup nightmare on it. He has been efficient, very productive and consistent since coming on the national high school basketball scene as a freshman, and we don't expect that trend to change.

We recently caught up with Tatum about his trip to Durham, where the Blue Devils put their best foot forward in attempt to show their commitment to making Tatum their top recruiting priority.

Zimmerman has been considered one of the top prospects in the country since his early days of high school, and his recruitment is reflective of that status. At different points over the past couple of years, different schools have been the perceived leader, but Zimmerman continues to take his time. He took all five official visits in the fall, cutting North Carolina from his final list in early November, but he isn’t ready to make a decision just yet.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Hoop Exchange Player Showdown, under the leadership of Scott Golden and Brad Winton, featured some of the best talent the Sunshine State has to offer. Day 1, the freshmen and sophomores put their talent on display, and Day 2, the juniors and seniors took center stage.

Blakeney simply loves to play and always is seeking out a run. This event was no different. The five-star shooting guard knocked down deep jumpers both uncontested and contested and displayed excellent athleticism on the break while competing on both ends of the floor.

It’s a class (ranked No. 5) of three top-100 players and one top-100 player from 2014 as this group possesses both quality and quantity. The class doesn't have a current superstar, but it does have a collection of really good players who all bring unique skills and will grow with the program.

Austin Grandstaff (No. 50) provides an instant outside shooter who will open up the post and driving lines for his teammates. Daniel Giddens (No. 56) brings a physical, athletic presence to the paint as he will look to block shots, rebound and finish at the rim. If Giddens develops offensively, the Buckeyes could have an all-league player in the frontcourt.

With the departure of Shannon Scott and D'Angelo Russell playing himself into a potential high lottery pick, A.J. Harris (No. 76) will come in and orchestrate the offense with blinding speed and quickness. Mickey Mitchell adds toughness and versatility, and he is a ball mover as he passes often. A big X factor for the Buckeyes could be point guard Jaquan Lyle (who decommitted from both Louisville and Oregon before a post-graduate year at IMG Academy). If he is focused and in top physical condition, his feel for the game is advanced.

If you know anything about ESPN 100 big man Cheick Diallo (No. 11) it’s that he’s known for his high motor and athleticism. He runs and jumps with ease, brings tremendous energy to the floor and is an outstanding defender. But what does that equate to in terms of how he’ll be utilized at the college level? Here’s an idea of what to expect next season, regardless of where he ends up.

The big knock on Diallo is that he hasn’t refined his interior skill set, particularly with his back to the basket. The reality, though, is that most college teams don’t look to post their bigs nearly as consistently as they used to, instead using them more in pick-and-roll or catch-and-finish situations.

Diallo has had a fairly even recruitment thus far, especially the past year. The native of Mali really saw his stock boom after dominating the NBPA Top 100 camp after his sophomore year in high school, and high-majors from all over became involved. Diallo doesn’t talk to the media much, so there aren’t too many hints being given out about where he’s leaning. He’s been focused on Pittsburgh, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa State and St. John’s for the past several months, but it’s hard to gauge a true leader.

Why he committed: Spellman has been to Villanova unofficially on multiple occasions, the last of which came two weeks ago when he and his mother attended the Georgetown game. His commitment Friday coincided with his mother's birthday.

We recently caught up with ESPN 60 point guard Dennis Smith Jr. -- who is No. 4 overall in the class of 2016 and the No.-1 ranked point guard in the class -- for a chat about where he is at in the recruiting process as his junior high school season comes to a close.

The five-star Smith is a strong and physical true point guard with tremendous basketball instincts who has elite play-making ability that allows him to not only run the team and get teammates involved but score in variety of ways. The program that ultimately lands Smith will have an immediate impact player at the most important position on the court.

RecruitingNation: What schools have offered you so far that you are most serious about?
Dennis Smith Jr.: I have offers from North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, NC State, Kansas, Louisville, Miami, Ohio State, Florida and local Fayetteville State.

Duke and North Carolina wrote the latest chapter in their legendary rivalry on Wednesday night with the Blue Devils mounting a late rally to force overtime and ultimately steal a victory with five of the country’s top recruits sitting courtside.

Maker was one of the top prospects in the junior class, but the possibility of reclassifying has been a major story on the recruiting circuit for the past several months. Ed Smith, Maker’s guardian, came out multiple times throughout the process and said the plan was for Maker to reclassify and graduate high school in the spring.

The American Athletic Conference is in its second year of existence, and it is coming off a national championship with UConn leading the way. Now, the conference is looking to build on that momentum on the recruiting trail.

The Lawson brothers Dedric and K.J. are the stars of this three-man class, which ranks at No. 11. These local prospects will bring both potential and productivity to the Tigers.

They each will bring high-level versatility that will give head coach Josh Pastner options in the press and in the half court. K.J. (No. 44) is the better shooter and rebounder while Dedric (No. 26) is more comfortable inside the arc shooting and finishing. Because of their length, athletic ability and scoring instincts, combined with Pastner's pressing style, expect this pair to make heavy contributions and an immediate impact in their first season.

For the early stages of his recruitment, most thought Ingram would end up staying home, at either North Carolina or Duke. The Blue Devils made an impression on him, while the Tar Heels had the pipeline: Former UNC wings Jerry Stackhouse and Reggie Bullock both went to Kinston, and Ingram also played on Stackhouse’s AAU team. Over the past few months, though, Kansas, Kentucky and UCLA have all gained ground -- as Ingram took visits to all three schools. North Carolina State is also in the mix.

Four star power forward Ted Kapita ended his recruitment on Thursday, committing to head coach Mike Anderson and the Arkansas Razorbacks over offers from Missouri, Memphis, South Florida and Kansas among others.

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